What do high schoolers run in track?
Track Events for High Schoolers
High school students participate in a variety of track and field events that test their speed, endurance, and agility. These events are typically divided into running, jumping, and throwing categories, but focusing on running, the most common events include:
- 100-meter dash: A short-distance sprint testing raw speed.
- 200-meter dash: A half-lap sprint around the track, combining speed and some endurance.
- 400-meter dash: One full lap around the track, requiring both speed and stamina.
- 800-meter run: Two laps around the track, emphasizing endurance and pacing.
- 1600-meter run (mile): Four laps, focusing on middle-distance endurance.
- 3200-meter run (2 miles): Longer middle-distance event for stamina.
- 110-meter hurdles (boys) / 100-meter hurdles (girls): Sprint over hurdles, requiring speed and agility.
- 300-meter hurdles: An intermediate hurdles race combining speed and technique.
These events are part of high school track competitions, including meets and championships, and help students develop athletic skills and teamwork.